Rail Worker Qualification Test
Different qualifications per rail operator and increased focus on rail safety prompted the government to establish unified standards for rail-related licenses and qualifications.
Purpose
Aims to improve the capacity of rail workers and minimize rail accidents from human error through the organized management of qualifications
Procedure
- Step 1
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- Physical checkup and aptitude test
- Step 2
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- Training for those passing Step 1 by designated training institutes Completion of curriculum at educational and training institutes
- Step 3
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- Written test (lower limit: 40 points per subject, average of +60 points required)
- Step 4
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- Functional and practical skill test (lower limit: 60 points per subject, average of +80 points required)
- Step 5
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- Driver’s license and controller certificate
License type
- Rolling stock driver’s license: Express railroad car, Type 1 and 2 electric car, Diesel car, Rail equipment, Tram
- Certification of railway traffic controller (single license)
Role of TS
- Managing and conducting rail worker tests (developing and managing questions, etc.)
- Issuing and managing licenses/certificates for the final winners of rail worker qualification
- Managing rail workers (physical/aptitude test, training, management of internship period)